#351 Will Ackerly - Controlling Who Has Access To Your Data & Keeping Bias Out of AI

Today we’re talking to Will Ackerly, the Co-Founder and CTO at Virtru. And we discuss how Virtru allows you to keep control over who has access to your data after you send it away. How Will holds over 25 patents, and how we can keep AI explainable and keep bias out of AI going forward. 

All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

To learn more about Virtru, check them out at https://www.virtru.com/

About Will Ackerly:

Will is the Chief Technology Officer and Cofounder of Virtru. Prior to founding Virtru in 2012, Will spent eight years at the National Security Agency (NSA) where he specialized in cloud analytic and security architecture. During his tenure at the NSA, Will led the development of the Trusted Data Format (TDF), an open standard published by the US Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and used today by agencies and companies for the secure transfer of data and the technical foundation on which Virtru was founded.  Will holds 25 patents, and is a frequent speaker and quoted expert on cryptography, data protection, and big data analytics.

About Virtru:

Virtru is a global leader in data protection and privacy, equipping enterprises with flexible, end-to-end data encryption solutions that protect emails, files, databases, video, and more. 

Virtru’s tools are easy to use and integrate seamlessly with Gmail, Outlook, Google Workspace, as well as enterprise apps such as Salesforce, SAP, and Zendesk. Additionally, with  features that include access controls, key management, DLP rules, and persistent audit, organizations are able to meet privacy and compliance requirements like GDPR, HIPAA, ITAR, and CJIS. 

To see how you can take full control of your organization’s data, everywhere it’s shared, contact Virtru to start the conversation today.